Audi announced a major facelift for its flagship electric sedan, the E-Tron GT, on June 18, 2024, and has begun accepting orders in Europe. The new E-Tron GT is scheduled for release in autumn 2024. The new model shares its base with Porsche’s electric sedan, the Taycan, and the Japanese model was announced and released on April 6, 2021.
Audi’s new E-tron GT 2025 model: new design and improved performance
This minor change has adopted a new design and refreshed the car. There are three model types: “S E-Tron GT”, “RS E-Tron GT”, and “RS E-Tron GT Performance”. The top-of-the-line model, “RS E-Tron GT Performance”, is equipped with a powerful electric powertrain that delivers a maximum output of 912hp.
Battery and range
The latest battery, with an increased capacity of 105 kWh, provides a maximum driving range of 608 km. Charging times have also been reduced. Driving performance has also been improved thanks to the adoption of a new suspension and rear-wheel steering system.
Driving performance
The new suspension and rear-wheel steering system deliver even better driving performance.
Audi’s new E-tron GT 2025 model: interior and exterior improvements
Exterior Design
The new E-Tron GT features a powerful design, including a honeycomb-pattern grille, L-shaped air intakes, and a new style rear diffuser with a central reflector. The interior has a new design and a higher quality feel.
Interior Design
The E-Tron GT combines a 12.3-inch digital meter with a large 10.1-inch display infotainment system, providing information on driving modes, charging management, etc. By placing the large battery under the floor, a spacious interior is realized all the way to the rear seats, and luggage space is secured at 405 liters in the rear and 85 liters in the front.
Audi E-tron GT 2025 model specs
This body size is 75mm longer and 30mm wider than the flagship electric SUV, the Q8 E-Tron, but the overall height is kept low at 1,415mm, maintaining the high sporty performance of a GT car.
| Specifications | E-tron GT 2025 model |
|---|---|
| full length | 4,990mm |
| Overall width | 1,965mm |
| Overall height | 1,415mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,900mm |
Performance improvements for the new E-Tron GT
The base model, now known as the S E-Tron GT, is powered by two electric motors that produce a combined 670 hp (500 kW), more power than the previous RS E-Tron GT.
For 2025, the RS E-Tron GT increases to 845 hp (630 kW), while the new flagship RS E-Tron GT Performance develops 912 hp (680 kW), making it the most powerful Audi ever.
This increased power also translates to improved acceleration. The 2025 S E-Tron GT will reach 100 km/h in just 3.4 seconds , just 0.1 seconds slower than the current RS version. Meanwhile, the new RS E-Tron GT will reach the same speed in 2.8 seconds, and the RS E-Tron GT Performance will achieve this in just 2.5 seconds . The S E-Tron GT has a top speed of 152 mph (245 km/h), while the RS model will top out at 250 km/h.
| Specifications | S E-Tron GT | RS E-Tron GT | RS E-Tron GT Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| motor | 2 electric motors (1 front, 1 rear) |
2 electric motors (1 front, 1 rear) |
2 electric motors (1 front, 1 rear) |
| Maximum power | 670ps | 844ps | 912ps |
| Drive system | 4WD (Quattro) |
4WD (Quattro) |
4WD (Quattro) |
| 0-100km/h acceleration | 3.4 seconds | 2.8 seconds | 2.5 seconds |
| maximum speed | 250km/h | 250km/h | 250km/h |
Price of the new Audi E-tron GT 2025 model
| grade | price |
|---|---|
| S E-Tron GT | 126,000 euros |
| RS E-Tron GT | 147,500 euros |
| RS E-Tron GT Performance | 160,500 euros |
About the Audi e-tron GT
Audi has announced the new flagship EV model, the e-tron GT, which will go on sale in Japan in the fall of 2021. The Audi e-tron GT quattro will be priced at 13.99 million yen, and the Audi RS e-tron GT will be priced at 17.99 million yen.
The new Audi e-tron GT is a flagship four-door coupe EV model. Its body size is 4,990mm in length, 1,965mm in width, 1,415mm in height, and 2,898mm in wheelbase. Its drag coefficient (cd) is 0.24cd, the lowest in history.
It incorporates Audi’s new 800V electrical architecture, and its 86 kWh battery provides a range of 298 miles (488 km) in WLTP mode in European specifications. It is equipped with a three-motor electric system, just like the new e-tron unveiled at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show. The “e-tron GT” is a four-door sports GT car that adopts the “e-tron” name used for Audi electric powertrain vehicles, and is produced by Audi Sport.
The entry-level Audi e-tron GT quattro has a combined output of 476 PS (476 hp / 350 kW) and 630 Nm (464.7 lb-ft) of torque, while the RS e-tron GT has higher outputs: 598 PS (589 hp / 440 kW) and 830 Nm (612.2 lb-ft).
Both the e-tron GT Quattro and RS e-tron GT feature a twin-motor setup, with one motor on each axle. The 175Kwh front motor is shared between the two, but the RS’s rear motor has more power—335Kwh versus the Quattro’s 320Kwh.
A 2.5-second “overboost” feature is also offered. In European spec, with overboost enabled, the RS e-tron can do 0-60 mph in 3.1 seconds (0-100 km/h in 3.3 seconds) and top out at a limited 155 mph (255 km/h). The base Quattro will hit 60 mph in 3.9 seconds on its way to a top speed of 152 mpg (245 km/h).
Audi e-tron GT specs
| Specifications | e-tron GT quattro | RS e-tron GT |
|---|---|---|
| full length | 4,989mm | 4,989mm |
| Overall width | 1,964mm | 1,964mm |
| Overall height | 1,414mm | 1,414mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,898mm | 2,898mm |
| motor | 2 electric motors (1 front, 1 rear) |
2 electric motors (1 front, 1 rear) |
| Maximum power | 476 PS (476 hp / 350 kW) |
598PS (589 hp / 440 kW) |
| Maximum torque | 630 Nm (464.7 lb-ft) |
830 Nm (612.2 lb-ft) |
| Drive system | 4WD (Quattro) |
4WD (Quattro) |
| 0-100km/h acceleration | 3.9 seconds | 3.3 seconds |
| maximum speed | 245km/h | 255km/h |
| Battery capacity | 86kWh | 86kWh |
| WLTP mode range | 488 km | 472km |
| Charging time | 22.5 minutes (when using quick charge) |
22.5 minutes (when using quick charge) |
With a long-distance range and versatile charging options, the production version of the Audi e-tron can be fast-charged with capacities of up to 150 kW, meaning it can be fully charged and ready for a long journey in just 30 minutes. The electric quattro all-wheel drive system enters a new era and delivers powerful performance on any road surface.
▶ Audi’s new e-tron GT flagship EV model to be announced on February 9, 2021
What are the Audi e-tron GT’s rivals?
The Porsche Taycan and Tesla Model 3 are also four-door coupe-type EVs.
